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El Santuario de Atotonilco, Guanajuato
The following are photos of Atotonilco Guanajuato, a popular pilgrimage site. In 1810 Miguel Hidalgo removed an image of
La Virgen de Guadalupe from the Church of Jesus Nazarene to use as a banner for his fight for Mexican Independence. 


Announcement of the "Solemne Festividad de
Jesus Nazareno, Patrono del Venerado e
Historico Santuario de Atotonilco Guanajuato.

 

List of "Tandas" for 2004, groups of
Hermandades who will make pilgrimages to
Atotonilco during the year.
 

The shrine of Atotonilco Guanajuato is a World
Heritage Site and a pilgrimage location.
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An old woman with a bright blue cape indicating
her faith in the Virgin at Atotonilco.


A true believer prepares for nine days of fasting
and prayer at Atotonilco Guanajuato, July 10,
2004.

A columna from a local village arrive at Atotonilco
with their “estandarte".
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 A local vendor sells regalia, diciplina and
cruxificos  for the “Novenario”.


Two women purchase their "regalia" and "diciplina"
at Atotonilco.


A local vendor sells candles to pilgrims.
   
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